Wedding Videography Pricing Calculator

For US weddings in 2026, a professional wedding videographer commonly lands between $2,500 and $6,000. Coverage hours, the film edit, number of filmmakers, and turnaround speed create most of the spread.

Charlotte couples commonly see roughly $2,500–$6,000 for professional wedding videography, with premium teams above that range. Venue travel, coverage length, a second shooter, and the difference between a highlight and feature film drive the quote.

A sustainable solo rate often works out to roughly $250–$400 per coverage hour after editing, equipment, and business overhead are accounted for. Quote the finished package, not just the hours on site.

A highlight film is a short, story-driven edit—often 4–6 minutes—built for emotional impact. A feature film is longer, commonly 12–20 minutes or more, and requires substantially more editing, audio review, and story construction.

Make it an explicit upgrade. A second shooter improves ceremony angles, guest reactions, and simultaneous getting-ready coverage; pricing it at about $100–$150 per coverage hour keeps the labor visible and scalable.

A $350–$600 add-on is reasonable when the venue and weather support it. Confirm airspace, venue permission, and licensed-operator requirements before promising aerial footage, and never guarantee drone shots in the package.

Treat raw footage as a paid archive handoff, not a free extra. Charging $300–$600 covers storage, organization, upload time, and the fact that the couple receives material that would otherwise support future edit upsells.

Set a clear standard window of 12–16 weeks, then offer a paid 6–8 week priority edit or 3–4 week rush edit. The timeline should start after the event and after the couple has delivered any requested music or notes.

Offer a local radius—30 miles is a common starting point—then charge mileage plus a dispatch fee outside it. For overnight travel, itemize lodging, meals, and travel days instead of hiding them inside the film price.

Six to eight hours covers most ceremonies, portraits, reception entrances, toasts, and first dances. Ten to twelve hours makes sense when the couple wants getting-ready coverage, a grand exit, or a long-distance venue schedule.

Show a starting price and describe what drives the final quote. A transparent range filters out poor-fit inquiries while leaving room to tailor coverage, film length, delivery, travel, and venue requirements.